In May 2023, when you go to renew your driver’s license at your local Secretary of State, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked if you’d like to register a REAL ID. Here we go over what that means, and whether or not you need the REAL ID. What is a REAL ID? The Real […]
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Oct
Oct
We’ve all felt frustration while driving at some point or another. Perhaps someone cuts you off, runs a stop sign next to you, merges improperly, etc. But the line between irritation and road rage is whether or not retaliatory action is taken — something that endangers the lives of everyone around. Here we’ll discuss the […]
In conjunction with National Teen Driver Safety Week, Top Driver hosted a free webinar titled Illinois Driver Ed 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Teen Driving in Illinois. During the webinar, officials from Top Driver covered a variety of topics including: The history, results, and phases of the Illinois Graduated Driver Licensing program […]
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Sep
Sep
You’re driving along the highway peacefully when suddenly you see a car in front of you swerve, lose control, and smash into the roadside barrier. Broken glass litters the road as you pass by the vehicle. Do you stop or keep going? Do you call for help? Witnessing a traffic crash can make your head […]
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Aug
Aug
How many times have you been driving next to a car only to look over and see them staring down into their lap? Unfortunately, it’s quite common and exceedingly dangerous. The National Safety Council estimates that around 1.6 million crashes per year can be attributed to cell phone use while driving. While this statistic may […]
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Jul
Jul
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 is shaping up to be quite surprising, in terms of road safety statistics. A report in May tracked a “very, very disturbing 11% increase” in Illinois car crash fatalities in the first three months of 2020, compared to the first three months of 2019. While Illinois isn’t alone […]
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Jul
Jul
Road trips are becoming the preferred method of transportation as summer is in full-swing and coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are on the uptick in certain states. By now, most Americans are experiencing quarantine fatigue and are adjusting their previous vacation plans in favor of road trips. As more people take their vacation on the road instead […]
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Jun
Jun
Not every teen is gifted a car for their 16th birthday. If you’re looking to purchase your first gently used vehicle, there are a number of hoops you must jump through before you can lawfully own and operate a vehicle in Illinois. But before we get to that, you’ll first need to obtain your Illinois […]
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May
May
Top Driver is going the extra mile to ensure that we are providing a safe learning environment for our students and instructors. In response to the current status of the world and an increased standard of safety, we are employing additional training to our staff and modified disinfection to all of our vehicles and classrooms. […]
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May
May
Obtaining a driver’s license is a right of passage, an important milestone in a teenager’s life. It doesn’t have to be put on hold because of stay-at-home orders due to coronavirus (COVID-19). Although driver’s education courses are typically taken in a classroom, during these restricted times of gathering Top Driver Illinois students may complete classroom […]